PER SHARE INFORMATION (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share

The amounts used to compute the basic and diluted earnings per share for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 are illustrated below (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2013		2012
AMOUNTS ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCK:
Net income from continuing operations	$	72,081	$	45,798
Net loss from discontinued operations		—		(91	)
Net income attributable to common stock	$	72,081	$	45,707
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES:
Weighted average shares outstanding for basic earnings per share		213,453		211,481
Effect of dilutive stock options		59		111
Weighted average shares outstanding for diluted earnings per share		213,512		211,592